Reply 2010 - CHANBAEK FF

2 : achievement & expectations

Present, 2022

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It's not long before the person Chanyeol and Baekhyun have been anticipating shows up, at last, carried by a black Bugatti, the entrance door opening just for his special arrival. Baekhyun has his eyes wide, flabbergasted, staring at the shining, shimmering, gorgeous human being who's clad in nothing but gold and Gucci from head to toe. The investor is accompanied by two bodyguards behind him while he walks into the restaurant, smiling expensively.

Chanyeol, who's equally mesmerized, has to slap Baekhyun on the arm so that the man could get back to his senses. As the VIP reaches their table, Kyungsoo appears out of nowhere, doing the honor to introduce both parties. Chanyeol and Baekhyun both stand up from their seats, prepared to do the handshake.

"This is Mr. Kim Jongin, the CEO of KAIplay Group Corporation. He's also a Professional Gamer and a Streamer on Twitch," Kyungsoo says in a formal tone, clearing his throat while he gestures his hand to the visitor. He turns to the side to also introduce the two men, "And this is Mr. Park Chanyeol and Mr. Byun Baekhyun, the Game Creators from Chromosome Games Incorporated."

Baekhyun can feel his heart tingle at the mention of the word 'Professional Gamer'. Nervously, he curtly shakes Kim Jongin's hand, and he can practically feel his heart race when their skins touched.

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you in person, Mr. Kim Jongin," Chanyeol greets with a bright, enthusiastic smile, "We're glad to be graced by your presence today."

"Likewise," Jongin replies smoothly. He politely gestures to the chairs behind Chanyeol and Baekhyun. "Let's have a seat?" Then he turns to look at Kyungsoo beside him. "Oh. You can leave us now, hyung. I know you're busy."

"Just tell me if you need some food or refreshments."

"Yeah, I will. Thanks."

"Wait. Shouldn't you be telling your bodyguards to stay outside? They're intimidating my customers."

"Come on, they will never hurt a fly!"

"Or they could use a table near you?"

"Aww, you still haven't changed at all. Caring as always."

They're really close huh, Baekhyun whispers to Chanyeol not-so-secretly.

Sure seems like it, Chanyeol replies.

Baekhyun only has this fascinated and overwhelmed look in his glinting eyes the entire duration of Chanyeol explaining the technicalities of their game proposal to the investor. Like an avid, hardcore fanboy meeting his idol for the very first time, Baekhyun is smiling the whole time, nodding at every word Chanyeol is saying which is basically just passing through his ear from the other ear.

Baekhyun's thoughts right now are filled with admiration and imagination. It must be so amazing to become a Professional Gamer like Mr. Kim Jongin right here. Jongin must've already tried all the most elite games in the world with his high-quality and expensive gaming set-up, while also streaming his gameplay through the Internet with fans watching him and supporting him around the globe. He must've also competed with the most talented gamers out there, and Baekhyun can't help feeling jealous and awestruck at the same time.

"Mr. Baekhyun?"

"Haaa..."

"I was wondering if you could answer my question?"

"Yeah, sureee."

Chanyeol kicks Baekhyun on the shin under the table, smiling perfectly like everything's going smoothly.